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Best Coffee & Casual in Upper East Side, Manhattan

182 coffee & casual in Upper East Side (UES), ranked by rating and reviews, with vibes and insider tips.

Upper East Side in a line

Museum Mile, Madison Avenue, and brunch that requires a reservation

Insider tip

2nd Avenue is the real UES dining scene. Forget Madison — that's for shopping, not eating.

Top ranked Coffee & Casual in Upper East Side

Moodap picksCurated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research, February 2026.

  1. Rank 1Breads Bakery - Upper East Side

    Bakery
    4.5 out of 5Price level $$

    Breads Bakery is a quintessential New York bakery known for producing handmade breads and pastries, baked in small batches throughout the day to ensure unparalleled freshness.

    Insider tip: Pre-Order Purim available.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming

All Coffee & Casual in Upper East Side

Ranked by rating and how many reviews back it. Open any venue for hours, photos, and reviews.

  • 5.0 out of 5

    Gelato is not just a simple food, but it must know how to give you emotions, it must make you feel like when you were a child, you enjoyed it in a hot afternoon. Our desire is to get to our American customers a product made as in Italy, with only carefully selected ingredients of the highest quality.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • Coffee/Tea

    Charlotte Cafe

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Charlotte Cafe is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • Frozen Desserts

    Spoonable Spirits

    5.0 out of 5

    A viral sensation dessert that began in New York City.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • Juice Smoothies Fruit Salads

    Green Mandala

    5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Handcrafted juices, smoothies, shot and acai bowls made with the freshest ingredient for your health lifestyle. Indulge in our expertly crafted cold-pressed juices, potent wellness shots, and vibrant acai bowls—designed to nourish and energize.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • 5.0 out of 5

    INCREPEABLE - Crêpe Cafe is a favorite bakery spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  • 4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Paletas are a Mexican frozen treat made from fresh natural fruits such as strawberry and mango or made from rich creamy ingredients such as Belgium chocolate and Sicilian pistachio.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • Coffee/Tea

    L B Coffee

    4.9 out of 5Price level $

    LB (Elbi), meaning my heart in Arabic, is more than just coffee. A story of roots, resilience, and community in New York City.

    • Cozy
    • Neighborhood Gem
    • Cultural
  • 4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Artara Coffee (Cambodian) is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Casita of Brooklyn is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • Juice Smoothies Fruit Salads

    Aws juice & smoothie

    4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Aws juice & smoothie is a favorite juice smoothies fruit salads spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • 4.8 out of 5, 462 reviews

    Panineria is a New York-based italian restaurant brand specializing in authentic italian panini, sandwiches, fresh pasta dishes and salads. Panineria operates multiple locations in Manhattan, offering dine-in service, takeout, delivery, and italian catering services for offices, meetings and events

    • Social
    • Bright
    • Lively
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $

    At Les Gateaux de Marie Bakery, we take pride in ensuring the highest standards of quality for our ingredients. Each component of our delectable creations undergoes rigorous testing and scrutiny, from the finest chocolates to the freshest fruits.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $

    The Israeli Baker Who Developed New Yorks Best Babka

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  • Coffee/Tea

    Cositas Café

    4.8 out of 5Price level $

    Cositas Café is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • 4.7 out of 5

    Anita La Mamma del Gelato is a favorite frozen desserts spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Relaxed
    • Cozy
  • Bagels/Pretzels

    Bagel Shop

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Our menu features Mexican Caesar Salad, Presto Pesto, Westward Ho, and more! Dont forget to try our Hot Wing Sandwich and the Italiano!

    • Cozy
    • Social
    • Classic
  • Coffee/Tea

    Asano

    4.8 out of 5

    The A.M. cafe to your P.M. restaurant.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • 4.7 out of 5Price level $$$$

    Indulge in the sweet symphony of flavors at Mia's Baker. From decadent cakes to artisanal pastries, our creations are crafted with passion and perfected through generations of baking tradition.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  • Coffee/Tea

    La Bomboniera

    4.7 out of 5Price level $

    La Bomboniera is a cafe in Upper East Side described by visitors as a cafe, cozy interior, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • Coffee/Tea

    Maison Brew

    4.9 out of 5Price level $

    Maison Brew is a favorite coffee/tea spot in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • 4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Mellow Yellow is a cafe in Upper East Side described by visitors as a cafe, brunch food and mediterranean, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Warm
    • Charming
  • 4.7 out of 5Price level $

    At Ellas Espresso & Wine Bar, we hope to create an atmosphere where customers will become extensions of our own family, and our hope is that our family continues to grow. We are an Israeli/Mediterranean cafe specializing in Israeli foods and delicacies, from our Israeli Toastini to a variety of burekas to our weekend brunch, including Jachnun, Malawah and Chulent.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $

    Farmers Cafe & Market is a cafe in Upper East Side described by visitors as deli sandwich. Based on 6 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Quiet
    • Relaxed

Frequently asked questions

What are the best cafes in Upper East Side?
Moodap's top-ranked cafes in Upper East Side, curated from Eater, The Infatuation, Time Out, Michelin and our own research in February 2026, start with Breads Bakery - Upper East Side (4.5 stars). They're at the top of this page.
What kinds of cafes are there in Upper East Side?
Moodap lists 182 cafes in Upper East Side. The most common kinds are Coffee/Tea (77), Bakery (44), Frozen Desserts (22), Bagels/Pretzels (21) and Brunch (4).
Where can I find affordable cafes in Upper East Side?
118 of the 182 cafes listed in Upper East Side are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Figo Il Gelato Italiano, Charlotte Cafe and Spoonable Spirits.
How is the full list of cafes in Upper East Side ranked?
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